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South Africa elected to Peace and Security Council of African Union

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Wet and rumbling skies? Gauteng’s weekend forecast

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Gun violence drives surge in spinal injuries in Western Cape

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You won’t lose your SA citizenship anymore after moving abroad

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Cachalia aims to strengthen safety measures in Western Cape

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Infighting could undo the DA’s opposition promise

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News You won’t lose your SA citizenship anymore after moving abroad

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Danny Jordaan’s legal team pushes for fraud case to be struck off roll [VIDEO]

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Outcry as Steenhuisen fires foot-and-mouth disease expert

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Reporting improves but these municipalities have still not submitted last year’s audits

Opinion

Everyone earned man of the match in Proteas thriller

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Child among seven killed in car crash in Eastern Cape

News

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Local News

Bail refused for man accused of stabbing wife to death

Opinion

FlySafair sale threatens competition and cheap flights

Local News

Security officers suspended after viral video shows brutal assault

Local News

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Local News

Two security officers gunned down while escorting bakery truck

Opinion

Trump’s trade bullying may cost US loyalty

News

South Africa plays US and China trade game smartly

Opinion

Sona 2026: Forget Tintswalo, South Africa deserves reality

News

Sona 2026: These former presidents will be attending

News

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge placed on special leave

Courts

Sangoma dispute lands Gauteng cop behind bars for husband’s murder

News

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News

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Weather

Heavy downpours in 6 provinces and hot weather in KZN

News

Kubayi condemns threats against SIU spokesperson over Maumela-linked luxury car ruling

Africa

Zimbabwe opposition accuses Mnangagwa of constitutional coup

News

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South Africa

Dirco wants greater push for reparations from former colonial nations

World

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